REFORMS OF LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT IN POLAND AND HUNGARY

Lucyna Rajca's book is a fascinating comparative study that explores the dynamics of changes in local self-governments in Poland and Hungary. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the systemic and administrative transition in Central and Eastern Europe. The author carefully analyzes the reforms that have taken place from the beginning of the socio-political system transition to the first two decades of the 21st century, pointing out the similarities and differences in the actions taken. This publication is a valuable source of knowledge about the evolution of self-government and its impact on shaping modern states.

• Comparative analysis of reforms in Poland and Hungary
• Study of the dynamics of change in local self-governments
• Indication of similarities and differences in the reforms undertaken
• Assessment of the model of self-government systems in both countries
• Analysis of the causes of the failure of decentralization in Hungary
• Explanation of institutional trends in the self-government systems of both states
• Determination of the state model emerging as a result of public administration reforms

The main goal of the study is to examine the reforms of local self-government undertaken in Poland and Hungary from the beginning of the transformation of the socio-political system and through the first two decades of the 21st century, and to indicate convergences and divergences in this area. The implementation of this goal allowed for an assessment of whether Polish and Hungarian local self-government can be classified as one model of self-government systems. The detailed research goals included the search for answers to the questions: What is the dominant trend of development of Hungarian and Polish local self-government in recent years? What are the reasons for the failure of decentralization in Hungary? How can the institutional trends in the self-government systems of both states be explained? What model of state emerged in Poland and Hungary as a result of public administration reforms?

Lucyna Rajca's book is a valuable contribution to research on self-government and decentralization of public authority. The comparative analysis of both states allows for drawing conclusions regarding the effectiveness of various administrative models and identifying the factors that influence the success or failure of reforms. The author has managed to create a comprehensive study that will surely interest both scientists and practitioners dealing with the issues of local self-government.

This publication is not only a detailed analysis of reform processes, but also an attempt to answer the question about the future of self-government in Central and Eastern Europe. In the context of the dynamic socio-political changes taking place in the region, this book becomes an important voice in the discussion about the role of local self-government in building a civil society and an efficient state. The book has 136 pages, was published in 2019 by Elipsa Dom Wydawniczy in paperback.